Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Take a Break: Have fun with the Olympics

Maybe you’ve spent the last week and a half sitting on the couch watching the XXX Olympic Games in London. Whether you have or have not, it’s time for a new spin and fun with the Olympics.

• Go for a walk, run, bike ride, play tennis, swim or engage in another Olympic sport.

• Can you name the 30 sports at this year’s Olympics? What about the first Olympics in Ancient Greece? Hint there were seven.

Tour the Olympic Museum Virtually

Play Ping Pong and other virtual Olympic games

• Since the games are in London, try some of these classic British dishes

- Scones

- Tea

- Beans on toast

- Shepherd’s Pie

- Fish and Chips

- Spotted Dick

Take the virtual London Tour

Learn about ancient Greek Olympics

• One of the sports in Ancient Greek Olympics was Pankration. Do you know what it is? It’s still practiced today.

• Amazed at the architecture seen at the various venues in London, check out what an ant colony can do.

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